Chapter 2427 Run away to avoid trouble
"Calm down?"
Gao Shilian glared angrily and yelled: "How do you ask me to calm down my father? Since ancient times, the battle for the throne has been fought with swords and blood flowing like rivers. At every turn, the whole family is overthrown and the three clans are killed. You bad son of a bitch." Short-sighted, instead of thinking about how to build a career and show real achievements to protect the family, they instead have these crooked thoughts. Is Conglong's merit so good? "
In the past, this son was regarded as the most promising one among the disciples. Who knew that he didn't have much serious thoughts, but too many tricks, which really disappointed him.
Gao Xingcheng was unconvinced and muttered: "What's so difficult about following the merits of the dragon? I don't think your Majesty was even the King of Qin back then. Didn't his father also marry Queen Wende to him and spare no effort to support her? Only then did His Majesty ascend the throne and become the emperor." My Gao family is so prominent? Now my son is just imitating his father. Why can’t his son do what his father did back then?”
In his view, all achievements from ancient times to the present have to take certain risks, and the greater the risk, the greater the benefit. You were able to support His Majesty Li Er, the second son, now why should I? Can't you support King Jing as a prince?
There are risks involved anyway, but once successful, the Gao family will rise straight up, becoming a hundred times more prominent than before!
Gao Shilian was so angry with him!
He picked up the teapot next to him and was about to throw it at Gao Shiling's head. Gao Shiling was so frightened that he covered his head with his hands... Seeing the blood oozing from his son's forehead, Gao Shilian's heart softened and he threw the teapot at his feet. , it fell to pieces with a "pop", and the halberd finger cursed angrily: "It's so stupid! Can things in those days be the same as now?"
Gao Xingyi said: "What's the difference?"
Gao Shilian's fingers were trembling, and his beard was standing up in anger: "His Majesty back then was a man of great distinction and had the qualifications to be an emperor. Do you think King Jing of today is comparable?"
Gao Xingxi thought about it and felt that even if these two people were thrown into the crowd together, His Majesty Li Er would still be the dazzling one. Compared with King Jing, the gap was indeed not that big.
But so what?
As long as His Majesty Li Er is alive, naturally no one will dare to rebel and usurp the throne. But as long as His Majesty Li Er is buried, King Jing's status will be highlighted. The prince is just a good old man with a cowardly temperament, benevolence, righteousness and generosity. How can he be as good as King Jing? Your Highness is wise and mighty?
He pursed his lips and remained silent, expressing his attitude with silence.
When Gao Shilian saw that this son was still obsessed with it, he was furious and said forcefully: "If you still recognize me as your father, then immediately relinquish your duties at the Ministry of Civil Affairs and rush to Hengzhou to take office. Before the prince ascends the throne, he must not return to Chang'an." . Otherwise, you will establish your own family, and I will sever the father-son relationship with you. From now on, you will no longer be a descendant of my Bohai Gao family!"
This is serious. If he is kicked out of the house, his reputation for high performance will be completely ruined.
Gao Jingcheng was shocked and said hurriedly: "Why is father so stubborn? Now my fourth brother is going to the Western Regions and serves as a small captain in the army. If my son leaves the capital again, our Gao family will never be able to do anything again." No one is approaching the center! ”
Gao Shilian's tone was firm: "Stop talking nonsense, what do you know about the general trend of the imperial court with this slender head? Go to Hengzhou as soon as possible to take up your post. Otherwise, don't blame your father for being ruthless. I will definitely not let you act recklessly, implicating the entire family, and harming the whole family." I’m not sure what to do next!”
These days, the father is the guide for the son, and you are allowed to perform your great duties. Dad has your destiny, and you dare not disobey. Otherwise, it will be unfilial. Once such a reputation spreads, your reputation will be ruined, your career will be cut off, and you will be burdened with infamy for the rest of your life. There is no way to escape this life.
Gao Xingcheng could only hang his head in despair and said: "Father, please calm down and your son will obey his orders. I only hope that my father will be healthy and live a long life..."
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Gao Shilian seems gentle and humble, but in fact he has a vigorous and resolute character.
After scolding his son, he left the house in person and went to the British Duke Li Ji's house to discuss the vacancy of the governor of Hengzhou.
Although the laws of the Tang Dynasty were strict, who among the law enforcers could be so inhumane and monolithic? As a mere governor of Hengzhou, it was naturally impossible for Li Ji not to sell the favor to Gao Shilian, so he immediately agreed and sent a document to the Ministry of Civil Affairs early the next morning. Li Daozong, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, reviewed the document and immediately signed Gao's transfer order.
Two days later, Gao Jingcheng resigned from his position as minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He hurried to Hengzhou to take up his post with several servants and depressed people, leaving Chang'an...
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Changsun Wuji acted vigorously and resolutely, summoning the chiefs of the Three Law Departments to investigate the assassination of Fang Jun and the discovery of coin molds in Qiu Xinggong's ancestral residence.
But just at the beginning, we encountered difficulties.
Qiu Xinggong insisted that he had no knowledge of Fang Jun's assassination. Those generals who committed suicide by taking poison were not under his orders. As for the coin mold, he refused to admit it until death.
A minister of his level who has such a high status and great reputation cannot naturally resort to torture to extract a confession. If he keeps his mouth shut and refuses to confess, there is really nothing he can do.
Of course, in a world where the monarch's power is supreme, what is important is "free conscience". No conclusive evidence is needed. As long as the emperor finds you guilty, then you are guilty.
However, in the current situation, whether it is the general who committed suicide by poisoning or the found coin molds, there are actually various doubts. Even the emperor is difficult to believe that both of these things were done by Qiu Xinggong. There is not enough evidence. If the evidence supports it, this case cannot be tried.
However, Changsun Wuji did not find it difficult. If Qiu Xinggong confessed frankly, he would be disappointed.
The case is concluded happily, where is the opportunity to expand the scope of the attack and attract more people?
Two days later, Changsun Wuji came to the Dragon Palace to meet His Majesty Li Er with a thick stack of files in his hands and submitted the information for the trial.
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"Your Majesty, Qiu Xinggong refuses to plead guilty. Due to the lack of sufficient evidence, it is currently impossible to convict him. After investigation and interrogation by the veterans and the three judicial departments of Dali Temple, Yushitai, and the Ministry of Punishment, a number of suspects have been identified. Please, please Your Majesty decrees that we can be brought to trial.”
Changsun Wuji's file was placed in front of His Majesty Li Er, and he made it clear that he needed to interrogate a number of suspects.
His Majesty Li Er was expressionless, sipping the tea slowly and not responding.
What is a suspect, etc.?
Naturally, whoever Changsun Wuji thinks is a suspect is the suspect...
How much real evidence is there? His Majesty Li Er actually didn't bother to ask. Since he asked Changsun Wuji to try the case, he would naturally follow him and try whatever he wants and whoever should be tried.
As for whether Changsun Wuji will attack dissidents...it is naturally within His Majesty Li Er's expectations.
His Majesty Li Er put down his tea cup and said: "Since I have handed over this case to the auxiliary machine, I naturally trust you. I don't need to check these files. As for the suspects involved in this case, the auxiliary machine can Investigate with confidence, no matter who is involved, they must cooperate.”
After setting the tone, he paused for a moment and warned: "But now the court must maintain stability, and nothing can ruin the plan of the Eastern Expedition. If there is no conclusive evidence, those suspects cannot be linked to them. Among them, even if there is evidence, attention should be paid to the disposal method. ”
Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "Old minister, I obey the order."
He naturally knew that His Majesty Li Er wanted to borrow his "sword" to cut off some forces that the emperor had personally cut off not long ago. This allowed the Guanlong nobles to seek some benefits, but at the same time, the priority must be to stabilize the court. The most important thing.
After all, the Eastern Expedition is the supreme national policy at present. Whoever dares to ruin this important event should not blame His Majesty Li Er for killing people with a knife!
"It's just that these two cases are complicated and involve too many people. I'd better ask your Majesty to take a look. I know what I know."
With that said, he pushed the file in front of His Majesty Li Er.
Although I have some selfish intentions to express myself in this way, everything will abide by your will. I will move if you let me move, and I will never move if you don't let me move...
His Majesty Li Er glanced at Changsun Wuji. Naturally, he was well aware of his little thoughts. He did not refuse at the moment. He opened the file casually and took a brief look at it.
After just one glance, he was slightly startled: "Is Gao Xingcheng also involved?"
He closed the file again and glanced at the writing on the title page again. It was indeed a case of secretly hiding coin molds...
Not only was it strange at the moment, but he could understand if Gao Xingcheng was related to Fang Jun's assassination. After all, the two people had a deep hatred. The two "victims" Gao Xingcheng and Qiu Xinggong joined forces to harm Fang Jun. Deadly place, reasonable.
But why is it involved in the coin mold case?
Does this kid want to rebel?
His Majesty Li Er's face instantly darkened...(End of Chapter)